A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to carry out a grant program to award grants to States to carry out a paid leave program, to establish the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network, and for other purposes.
- Sponsor
- Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) (R)
- Introduced
- 2026-07-16
- Latest action
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (2026-07-16)
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# Summary of S. 5017
The Secretary of Labor would establish a grant program providing federal funding to states that create or expand paid leave programs for workers. These grants would help states implement systems allowing employees to take paid time off for reasons such as family care, personal illness, or other specified needs. The bill also creates the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network, a coordination mechanism to help states share information and best practices on paid leave policies. Workers and employers in participating states would be the primary beneficiaries, as the grants would support the development of new paid leave options.
Paid leave has become an increasingly prominent policy issue as most American workers lack comprehensive paid leave access through federal law, unlike many other developed countries. The bill reflects growing bipartisan interest in addressing work-life balance and family support, though approaches to implementation differ across the political spectrum. If enacted, the program could expand access to paid leave for millions of American workers, particularly in states that currently lack robust paid leave systems, though the actual impact would depend on grant amounts, eligibility requirements, and how many states choose to participate.
Key provisions
- Secretary of Labor establishes a grant program awarding federal funds to states for paid leave programs.
- States receiving grants must create or expand paid leave programs allowing employees time off for family care and personal illness.
- Bill creates the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network to help states share information and best practices on paid leave policies.
- Workers in participating states gain access to new or expanded paid leave options through federally funded state programs.
- Employers in states with grants must accommodate paid leave systems developed under the program.
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